Flood Risk Consultant

Penguin Recruitment; York; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy is seeking a Flood Risk Consultant to join their team in York. This role involves conducting flood risk assessments, working on drainage projects, and contributing to sustainable water management solutions. Candidates with strong academic qualifications and relevant consultancy experience are encouraged to apply for this permanent position offering excellent career development and benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Substantial benefits package

Training courses

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Strong academic background with BSc/MSc in relevant disciplines.
• Experience in UK consultancy/local authority settings.
• Local residence is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Complete Flood Risk Assessments for flood zones, surface water management plans.
• Design drainage strategies and carry out flood risk mapping.
• Involvement in river restoration and diversion projects.

Skills

Flood Risk Assessment

Surface Water Management Plans

Hydrological Assessments

SuDS Designs

Detailed Drainage Design

Education

BSc in Civil Engineering

MSc in Civil Engineering

Degree in Geography or Environmental Management

Tools

Infodrainage

Microdrainage

Flow

Job description

My client, a specialist UK based Engineering Consultancy which specialises in Sustainability, Civil and Structural Engineering, is searching for a Flood Risk Consultant to join an established team of Flood Risk and Drainage Engineers based in York.

It is essential that applicants have a strong academic background in a relevant discipline including a BSc and/or MSc in Civil Engineering, Georgaphy or Environmental Management and experience working for a UK based Consultancy or Local Authority completing Flood Risk Assessments, Surface Water Management Plans, Hydrological Assessments, Surface Water Drainage Strategies and SuDS Designs using Infodrainage or Flow.

It is also beneficial for applicants to reside locally and have experience completing river restoration, watercourse diversions or nutrient neutrality/pollution projects.

This exciting role will offer candidates the opportunity to join a team of experienced Engineers to work on varied Flood Risk, Surface Water, Drainage Projects, Aviation, Renewable Energy and pre-planning projects for Private Sector Clients, Local Authorities and Housing Developers. You will also have the opportunity to complete river restoration, watercourse diversions and flood alleviation works.

Applicants will also be supported to complete the following;

-Flood Risk Assessments for flood zones 1, 2 and 3.

-Surface Water Management Plans.

-Surface Water and Foul Drainage Strategy.

-Flood Risk Mapping.

-Detailed Residential Drainage and Sewerage Design using Flow and Microdrainage for residential, commercial, mixed use development and Airport Projects.

-Drainage Area Planning.

-You will also have the opportunity to complete river restoration, watercourse diversions and flood alleviation projects.

This role comes offers a competitive salary, substantial benefits package, training courses and career development.

If this role is of interest to you or if you are searching for other roles relating to Hydrology/Flood Risk Assessment please do not hesitate to contact Jordanna Morris on (phone number removed) or email (url removed) . We have many more vacancies available on our website at (url removed). This is a permanent role.

Penguin Recruitment is operating as a Recruitment Agency in respect to this position.